Screenwriting over 50
Screenwriting over 50
THE VISION: ________________________________________
WHAT GIVES YOU POWER? - Knowing what is
.
- Focusing on
.
- Going to
.
- Becoming a
!
Do these things right and it doesn't matter how old you are.
WHO YOU NEED TO BE TO SUCCEED 1. Become a _________________________ and a _________________________. Write every day. Create every day. Learn every day. 2. Focus on what truly makes you ____________________, _____________________________, and ___________________________. 3. Be ______________________________________ -- not ____________________________________.
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STRATEGY 1: Think movies, not
.
Objective: Take the path that will make deals and get a movie made. •
_______________________ are the most difficult market there is.
•
Go to __________________________. Get movies made.
•
It takes _____________________________ to write a great low budget movie, but it is __________________________ to get made than a high budget movie.
STRATEGY 2: Write for the
.
Producers need movies that will
.
45%
Moviegoer Audience
23%
20% 12%
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STRATEGY 3: Become Very _______________________ with Your Writing The same story can be written many different ways. The more you can do, the more professional you are. Value 1. The
you can write a scene, the more creative your writing.
Value 2. You'll be significantly more
when working with producers.
Value 3. You'll have producers who _____________________________ with you again and again.
What does it take to do this? More more
,
, and more
.
Key: ____________________ and you’ll easily create ____________ in front of producers. STRATEGY 4: Give yourself an Easy Entrance A. FIRST,
.
B. ___________________________are highly valued in this industry. C. Use the Ultimate Bait (Strategy 6). D.
that is in demand.
E. -
who can get you in. A
,
, or you write for.
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STRATEGY 5: Don't fight
.
UPHILL BATTLES 1. _________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________ 5. _________________________________________________
EASIER DEAL 1. _________________________________________________. 2. _________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________
STRATEGY 6: Create the Ultimate Bait... __________________/___________________/_____________________ Producers need these scripts because they are ___________________ and have a ___________________.
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Over 300 ProSeries Writers have optioned scripts, done writing assignments, or landed representation.
…We’ll get you there!
ProSeries
In the ProSeries, you will: •
Write the best script of your life, so far,
•
Learn 300 high-level screenwriting techniques,
•
Combine writing with business so your script fits producer’s needs,
•
Build the habit of writing and improving everyday,
•
Improve your writing by 200% or more,
•
And receive an invitation to the ProSeries Alumni.
4 Stages - 10 Classes
300 Professional Skills Stage One: Create the foundation of a Marketable Screenplay. 1. Create a Marketable Concept in the High Concept class. 2. Plotting and Outlining an amazing story. 3. Create Characters for A-list Actors.
ProSeries Alumni •
Instant network of high-level writers who are active in the business,
•
Great feeback source,
•
Special events for ProSeries Alumni where we meet with agents, managers and producers face-to-face,
•
Stage Two: make the script a page-turner 4. Write Fascinating Scenes.
ScreenwritingU promoting your successes to the industry. Regular price $1100
Teleconference special $________________.
5. Create Anticipation, Expectation, and Compelling Description. Turn your script into a Page-Turner.
Stage Three: Elevate your writing to a Professional Level. 6. Revealing Subtext Class. 7. Advanced Dialogue. 8. Make your First Ten
Rated #1 By:
Pages Shine. 9. Write a Great Ending.
Stage Four: Get yourself and your script ready for the market. 10. Create a Complete Marketing Campaign for your script. Copyright 2014, Hal Croasmun, All rights reserved
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THE VISION: ________________________________________
WHAT GIVES YOU POWER? - Knowing what is
.
- Focusing on
.
- Going to
.
- Becoming a
!
Do these things right and it doesn't matter how old you are.
WHO YOU NEED TO BE TO SUCCEED 1. Become a _________________________ and a _________________________. Write every day. Create every day. Learn every day. 2. Focus on what truly makes you ____________________, _____________________________, and ___________________________. 3. Be ______________________________________ -- not ____________________________________.
Copyright 2014, Hal Croasmun, All rights reserved
1
www.ScreenwritingU.com
STRATEGY 1: Think movies, not
.
Objective: Take the path that will make deals and get a movie made. •
_______________________ are the most difficult market there is.
•
Go to __________________________. Get movies made.
•
It takes _____________________________ to write a great low budget movie, but it is __________________________ to get made than a high budget movie.
STRATEGY 2: Write for the
.
Producers need movies that will
.
45%
Moviegoer Audience
23%
20% 12%
Copyright 2014, Hal Croasmun, All rights reserved
2
www.ScreenwritingU.com
STRATEGY 3: Become Very _______________________ with Your Writing The same story can be written many different ways. The more you can do, the more professional you are. Value 1. The
you can write a scene, the more creative your writing.
Value 2. You'll be significantly more
when working with producers.
Value 3. You'll have producers who _____________________________ with you again and again.
What does it take to do this? More more
,
, and more
.
Key: ____________________ and you’ll easily create ____________ in front of producers. STRATEGY 4: Give yourself an Easy Entrance A. FIRST,
.
B. ___________________________are highly valued in this industry. C. Use the Ultimate Bait (Strategy 6). D.
that is in demand.
E. -
who can get you in. A
,
, or you write for.
Copyright 2014, Hal Croasmun, All rights reserved
3
www.ScreenwritingU.com
STRATEGY 5: Don't fight
.
UPHILL BATTLES 1. _________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________ 5. _________________________________________________
EASIER DEAL 1. _________________________________________________. 2. _________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________
STRATEGY 6: Create the Ultimate Bait... __________________/___________________/_____________________ Producers need these scripts because they are ___________________ and have a ___________________.
Copyright 2014, Hal Croasmun, All rights reserved
4
www.ScreenwritingU.com
Over 300 ProSeries Writers have optioned scripts, done writing assignments, or landed representation.
…We’ll get you there!
ProSeries
In the ProSeries, you will: •
Write the best script of your life, so far,
•
Learn 300 high-level screenwriting techniques,
•
Combine writing with business so your script fits producer’s needs,
•
Build the habit of writing and improving everyday,
•
Improve your writing by 200% or more,
•
And receive an invitation to the ProSeries Alumni.
4 Stages - 10 Classes
300 Professional Skills Stage One: Create the foundation of a Marketable Screenplay. 1. Create a Marketable Concept in the High Concept class. 2. Plotting and Outlining an amazing story. 3. Create Characters for A-list Actors.
ProSeries Alumni •
Instant network of high-level writers who are active in the business,
•
Great feeback source,
•
Special events for ProSeries Alumni where we meet with agents, managers and producers face-to-face,
•
Stage Two: make the script a page-turner 4. Write Fascinating Scenes.
ScreenwritingU promoting your successes to the industry. Regular price $1100
Teleconference special $________________.
5. Create Anticipation, Expectation, and Compelling Description. Turn your script into a Page-Turner.
Stage Three: Elevate your writing to a Professional Level. 6. Revealing Subtext Class. 7. Advanced Dialogue. 8. Make your First Ten
Rated #1 By:
Pages Shine. 9. Write a Great Ending.
Stage Four: Get yourself and your script ready for the market. 10. Create a Complete Marketing Campaign for your script. Copyright 2014, Hal Croasmun, All rights reserved
5
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